Syracuse police accused the suspect, Kyle Bonner, 51, of 201 Oxford St., of robbery in the first degree—a felony, and criminal possession of a weapon fourth degree and possession of a hypodermic instrument, both misdemeanors.

Here’s what Syracuse police said happened.

At about 1:35 p.m. on Thursday, restaurant supply store employees saw the suspect take a box from a shelf, hide it in his jacket and run from the store.

The suspect identified as Bonner dropped the box, which contained a Preservino Professional Wine Preservation kit valued at $69.99, when employees chased him.

Bonner then turned around, and flashing a folding knife, told the store employees to stay away.

John Marcon, the Downtown Committee’s director of security, was in the area and heard the radio calls about the chase. He saw the suspect and the store clerks, and pulled his vehicle next to the suspect.

Marcon confronted Bonner. He told the suspect to drop the knife, placed him in handcuffs and held him until the police arrived.